Budgeting
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6 Steps to Crushing Debt
You might look at your pile of debt and think you’ll never dig out from under it, but all it takes is some organization, budgeting and patience to get it done! Figure out what strategy you want to use, trim your budget in other areas to commit more to debt repayment and you’re well on your way. You can do this! Continue reading
Do It Today: Steps 9-12 of 12 toward Living a Debt-Free Life
You are nearly there! By this point you have already completed or are working on 8 out of the 12 steps. That is progress and progress should be celebrated. Now incorporate these last 4 steps and you will be well on your way to living a debt-free life. Continue reading
Do It Today: Steps 5-8 of 12 toward Living a Debt-Free Life
With this 12 Step Program you will learn the tools you need to help get you to a place of debt-free living. Make sure you read the first installment for steps 1-4 before reading 5-8. If I can do it so can you! Continue reading
Do It Today: Steps 1-4 of 12 toward Living a Debt-Free Life
If you’re determined that this will be the year you finally pay down (or pay off) that debt. Get ready, because this Do It Today plan will have you taking 12 steps on your journey toward living a debt-free life. Continue reading
Bring back the Brown Bag
We’ve all grown up hearing that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but new findings are challenging that. Going out every day will cost you north of $2,000! By shopping carefully and doing your preparation and packing ahead of time, you can brown-bag it and save big bucks. Continue reading
Turn Your Dream Vacation Into A Reality
Everyone has a dream vacation. For those with limited funds, though, the vision never gets a chance to become a reality. I'm here to help you change all that. Continue reading
Financial Tips for Single Parents
As tough as budgeting is for couples, it’s even worse for single parents. You’ve got to keep your eye on all the balls simultaneously. As tight as your budget might be, squeeze out enough for a safety net account for financial emergencies. You can do this, it just takes planning! Continue reading
5 Tips for Preparing a Post-College Budget
One of the biggest tasks you’ll face as you start your post-college life is setting up a budget. If you haven’t lived on your own before, you won’t have a history of bills and expenses to use as a reference, so you’ll have to estimate. Allow room for some mistakes, and use a personal finance app to plan. Don’t forget to leave a bit of your budget for fun, so you don’t burn out just as you’re getting started! Continue reading
Prom on a Budget
Prom season is upon us. You could be spending a ton unless you do some careful planning and shopping! Work with your teen to set a budget, even splitting it out into categories. Look on Pinterest for some creative, low-cost “promposal” ideas and cut costs on flowers by shopping at the grocery store instead of the florist. Prom can be just as magical even on a budget! Continue reading